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Home renovations are a huge part of owning a home. They are a great way to give your house a refreshing new look or upgrade the old and worn out bits. DIY renovations are quite popular with stores such as Home Depo selling all kinds of renovation kits for the home. DIY renovations are a great way to spend your free time, even with family and friends; save money and build your personal skills. However not every home renovation job is a DIY job. On the downside, without the proper skills DIY projects can lead to wastage of materials, money, and poor workmanship which can pose a safety hazard to those living in the house. The following are some home renovations you should never attempt to work on if you are not a professional in these fields. Basement ConstructionOn the downside, without the proper skills DIY projects can lead to wastage of materials,money, and poor workmanship which can pose a safety hazard to those living in the house. The following are some home renovations you should never attempt to work on if you are not a professional in these fields. Structural changes Knocking down walls without professional help can cause your entire building to weaken or come crumbling down. A lot of serious engineering goes into designing the structure of a house. If you do not understand the various mechanics involved, do not attempt to make any structural changes to your home on your own. Aside from the risk of destroying your entire house, there are also permits to be acquired for structural building renovations that could attract some hefty fines if you do not have these. Professional contractors not only know which permits to get but also the local building codes and can renovate your house in line with local building regulations. Roofing The most you can do in a roofing DIY is cleaning gutters, repairing loose gutters and cleaning the roof. Trying to replace or repair damaged roofing structures can go terribly wrong if you do not have the expertise for it. Different types of roof structures have different needs and it is almost impossible to find the right tutorial to walk you through the repairs of your own roof. Roof repair and replacement is a custom job that should be performed by professional roofing contractors who can adjust their technique depending on the style of the roof. Fall-related construction fatalities are also a problem with DIY roof projects; leave it to the professionals who have the correct safety equipment and procedures. Electrical repairs and renovations Possibly the most dangerous DIY job that you should never attempt, electric jobs should under no circumstances, be turned into a DIY project for an unskilled professional. Electrical shock can cause serious injury and fatality in a matter of seconds. Licensed electricians who have the necessary skill, safety protocols and permits should be the only people to come into contact with your home’s electrical system during a renovation job. Plumbing If you do not want to flood your home or have dirty sewer water coming up your drains, call the nearest plumber for your home renovations. Not known to many is that home plumbing systems are extremely complicated with systems such as sewage tanks and water heaters involved. Unfortunately, even smaller plumbing projects such as fixing a leaky faucet can go terribly wrong if you do not know what you are doing.